Singing Audition for "Gypsy: A Musical Fable"
The company is holding auditions for "GYPSY: A Musical Fable" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart and sophistication. The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Everything's Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You'll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” “Small World” and “Together Wherever We Go.” Additional info: CALL BACKS: Thursday February 27 - 6PM to 10pm Call back information will be emailed out after all auditions have taken place. THIS WILL BE A SINGING AND DANCING AUDITION. Be prepared to sing a song (not exceeding 32 bars or 1 minute in length) in the style of the show. You may also sing from the show. Bring sheet music (accompanist provided) or accompaniment of your own. No a cappella singing allowed. Also, there will be a brief dance call at the end of each hour- dress accordingly. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Rehearsals Begin March 2 Sunday's from 1PM - 5PM Tuesday's from 7PM - 10PM Thursday's from 7PM - 10PM PERFORMANCES Friday May 2 @ 7:30PM Saturday May 3 @ 2:00PM Saturday May 3 @ 7:30PM Sunday May 4 @ 2:00PM Please apply if interested.
16 roles
The ultimate stage mother. Lives her life vicariously through her two daughters, whom she’s put into show business. She is loud, brash, pushy and single-minded, but at times can be doting and charming. She is holding down demons of her own that she is afraid to face. Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt. Vocal range: F3 to C5.
Agent for Rose’s children, Rose’s boyfriend and a possible husband number 4. He has a heart of gold, but also has the power to defend the people he loves with strength. Baritone. Vocal range: B2 to B3.
Baby Louise as a teenager, who grows up to be Gypsy Rose Lee. Still pushed aside by Rose in favor of June, until she herself becomes her mother’s new pet project. Should be able to move well. Must be able to portray both the awkward teen and a sophisticated woman we know now as Gypsy Rose Lee. Needs light sound for “Little Lamb” and belt for “Let Me Entertain You.” Vocal range: F#3 to Eb5.
Baby June as a young teenager. The older she gets, the less she enjoys being her mother’s trained monkey. Strong Alto, must be able to belt a song and have strong dancing skills. Vocal Range: G3 to C5.
Boy-next-door type. Strives to break out of the troupe with an act of his own. Strong dancer/singer, charming and athletic. Tenor. Vocal Range: E3 to G5.
A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room with Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. A course broad who’s been around the block. Mezzo. Vocal range: C#4 to Db5.
A burlesque dancer who’s tough and physically intimidating. Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required. Alto. Vocal range: G3 to Bb4
A burlesque dancer. Quieter than her counterparts, but her costume is wired with lights, allowing her to “shine” without working up a sweat. Ditzy and sweet. Alto/Mezzo. Vocal range: Bb3 to Db5.
Singer/dancers who act as both the back up dancers for Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee and perform in the large burlesque numbers in the second act. A few have minor expanded roles.
A small group of young men who sing and dance backup in Rose’s act “Dainty June and her Farmboys”. Also featured in “Mr. Goldstone”. All must sing and dance.
A burlesque theater manager in Wichita;
A burlesque stage manager in Wichita;
Uncle Jocko’s assistant;
A press agent;
A famous French photographer;
Rose’s father
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